Description
A vibrant and hearty one-pan dish, Japanese BBQ Chicken Fried Rice Extravaganza features caramelized BBQ chicken, fluffy eggs, and crispy rice stir-fried in Japanese barbecue sauce, finished with chili oil, sesame seeds, and chives. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining.
Ingredients
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
2 cups chilled cooked rice
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons Japanese BBQ sauce
Chili oil for garnish
Sesame seeds for garnish
Chopped chives for garnish
Instructions
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Dice the chicken and mix with dark brown sugar and your choice of spices. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
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Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken until browned and fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, heat the remaining olive oil. Add the chilled rice and stir-fry until it’s hot and slightly crispy.
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Push the rice to the edges of the pan to create a well in the center. Crack in the eggs and scramble them until just cooked, then mix into the rice.
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Stir in the Japanese BBQ sauce and return the chicken to the skillet. Toss to combine and cook for another minute to caramelize.
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Serve hot, garnished with chili oil, sesame seeds, and chopped chives.
Notes
- Use day-old chilled rice for best results and avoid a mushy texture.
- Marinating the chicken enhances flavor and helps it caramelize beautifully.
- You can control the heat by adjusting the amount of chili oil used.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in a skillet to maintain texture or microwave with a splash of water or sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: chicken
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
